In 1989, Spike Lee's film Do the Right Thing captured the racial tensions of urban America. Chicago Tribune columnist Dawn Turner Trice explores to what extent the film still portrays the racial divide 20 years after its debut.
film do the right thingWhat 'Do The Right Thing' Means 20 Years LaterNPR: Arts & Culture Tue, 06/30/2009 - 12:13
In 1989, Spike Lee's film Do the Right Thing captured the racial tensions of urban America. Chicago Tribune columnist Dawn Turner Trice explores to what extent the film still portrays the racial divide 20 years after its debut. 20 Years Since Spike Lee's 'Do The Right Thing'NPR: Arts & Culture Wed, 06/24/2009 - 09:15
This week marks 20 years since the release of the film "Do The Right Thing." The 1989 iconic production by director Spike Lee told a tale of racial and ethnic tensions erupting in a multi-ethnic neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York. |